British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

Eire (1937- ), Proof Penny, 1968, edge plain, 9.47g/12h (S –; DF –; KM. 11). Somewhat dulled and impaired, otherwise extremely fine with brilliant fields, very rare (£90-120)

Provenance:
‘Norwich’ Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 62, 30 June 2004, lot 815 [from C. Denton July 1981].

In 1981 this was the only known specimen in private hands, but others are extant (see J. Stafford-Langan’s Irish website)